The Osu Festival of Accra, also known as Wor Je Osu or Osu Street Carnival, brings lights and food, music, and culture to the Oxford Street of the Osu neighbourhood in the time of the season of Homowo or the night market vibes throughout the year, with the edition on August 16, 2026. Full of color street food tours include: kelewele plantain chips, suya grilled meats, jollof rice, waakye beans, fufu soup in night markets- guided tours 79 USD per 8 dishes. Party energy is comprised of live Afrofusion music by 70+ artists, DJs, and dancing with the neon lights. Fashion, local story, dipped into the Ghanaian heritage; children and family entertainment. Conveniently, Airport, Uber to Osu- feel the nightlife of Accra.
Street Food Musts
Kelewele spicy fried plantains, suya peanut-spiced skewers, and jollof tomato rice are glittering. Waakye beans/shito sauce, fufu pounded dough/soup- 8+ tastings on tours reveal community flavors.
Music Beats Lineup
70+ Ghanaian/Afrofusion stars, DJs pump highlife, Azonto, Amapiano. Street carnival dances, live bands till dawn—Homowo party vibes draw locals/tourists.
Cultural Experiences
Vendor stories, traditional customs shared on tours. Fashion stalls, talent shows blend heritage with modern nightlife in Osu’s energetic heart.
FAQs
What is Osu Festival Accra?
Street carnival with food tours, music, culture in Osu Oxford Street—Homowo peaks August 16, 2026 with 70+ artists.
Best street eats at Osu Night Market?
Kelewele, suya, jollof, waakye on $79 tours—sample 8 dishes, learn customs from vendors.
Music lineup Osu Festival?
Afrofusion stars, DJs highlife/Amapiano; live dancing, nonstop beats till late.
Family-friendly Osu events?
Yes, kids amusement, cultural shows; evening tours safe with guides.
How to reach Osu from airport?
Uber 20min, $10; join night market tours for hassle-free eats/beats.
